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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1961
Page
1
A severe dust storm with winds struck Monday afternoon across the Soda area and surrounding regions. Heavy rain followed in spots, snapping trees and breaking windows. Power outages occurred from 3:30 to 4:40 and were restored shortly after.
Caribou County holds a 4 H pie contest in Soda Springs at Grace High School with 12 to 14 youths expected. Judge Jean Thoms 1960 Idaho Pie Champion chairs the July 20 session at 9 00 am, aiding divisions Plan I and II and efforts toward the Eastern State Fair and Chicago state competition.
Two hundred donors reported Thursday, June 29, for the Red Cross blood drawing at the Jr High School in Soda. Of this amount 193 pints were taken and all but six of this number were replacements for their blood or gamma globulin. The 193 pints put Caribou County 43 pints over their 150 pint quota.
Joseph N. Sargent moves to Grace UP&L Plant from Logan to assume the role of assistant district superintendent in the Grace district of Utah Power & Light. He replaces Tom Johnston, promoted to district superintendent at the Cutler Plant. Sargent previously led Salt Lake City traveling maintenance crews. he is married with one daughter and has prior Grace Plant residence.
The Soda Springs Public Library will close from July 7th until further notice while relocating to the new library building. Angaie Loveland io Paulie is invited to the bake of in Grace on July 20, and all interested persons are invited to attend.
The Fourth of July parade awards list First Prize to the Ladies Auxiliary of the Business & Professional Women's Club and Second Prize to Monsanto Chemical Company Auto Service, Inc.
Mrs Kieth Rieman and children Julie Derr and Jim of Boise Idaho visit two weeks at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs L A Richards and sister Mr and Mrs Norman Bjorkman of Soda Springs.
A local ceremony saw Judge Rasmussen sworn in as a new member of the bench. Officials and supporters attended as the judge pledged to uphold the law and serve the community with integrity.
Wet Independence Day in Soda Springs saw a heavy rainstorm wash out many activities yet bring abundant moisture. The parade proceeded after a brief sun break with clever floats and winners including Monsanto Chemical Co in business and Soda Springs BPW in clubs.
The DUP Convention will be held Friday July 7 in Grace at the Stake House. A luncheon at 12:00 noon will start the convention followed by the business meeting at 1:30 p.m. All members are urged to be present.
Notice to city water users announces even numbered houses irrigate on even calendar days and odd numbered houses on odd calendar days until further notice. Announcement by Max Snell, Superintendent of the Soda Springs Water Dept. Call the city hall with questions.
Mr and Mrs John Muir attended the Sibbett Reunion on July 4 at the Crystal ranch home twelve miles north of Idaho Falls. The event gathered extended family and friends for a day of memories and fellowship.
Soda Springs Golf Club president Tom Kramer announces a day-long match July 9 in Kemmerer Wyoming. Local golfers are invited and should meet at Idaho Cafe at 6 46 am to travel together. coffee and doughnuts will greet players, a Dutch lunch is provided free by the Kemmerer club, and both men and ladies are welcome.
Bancroft Pioneer Day celebration will feature a queen contest to decide the reigning queen. The event occurs Saturday at 7 p.m. at Bancroft’s town hall with McLain as contest chair. Eligibility requires residency in the local school district and age 14 or older. For details contact Mr. McLain.
Bancroft to celebrate July 24 starting 6 am with a Lions Club breakfast, then a parade chaired by Henry Meiners. Afterward DUP, Camp Laws Call and Camp Alice Aston will present a program in L.D.8 Chapel with kids events, a rodeo, and more in the afternoon and evening.
The Soda Springs Second Ward is organizing a four team girls softball program. All girls of mutual age are invited to contact Wee Ann Weaver for practice times and details.
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